Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $198.65 | 5.441% | $209.4585 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
Purchase #2 | $81.37 | 6.338% | $86.5272 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $128.37 | 12.728% | $144.7089 | $144.71 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
Purchase #4 | $223.76 | 7.647% | $240.8709 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #5 | $199.73 | 4.674% | $209.0654 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
Purchase #6 | $128.50 | 13.506% | $145.8552 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
Purchase #7 | $129.87 | 12.438% | $146.0232 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.25 | $1,182.5093 | $1,182.52 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.60 |